Deepak Vij

Head of AI & Engineering at NewRez

Speaker

Deepak Vij serves as Head of AI & Engineering at Newrez, where he leads the company’s software architecture, engineering, automation, and AI teams. Over the past six years, he has helped drive Newrez’s technology transformation, overseeing the development and implementation of technology solutions that modernize systems, streamline workflows, improve customer and employee experience, and support business growth.

Deepak joined Newrez through its acquisition of Caliber Home Loans in 2021 where he served as Senior Vice President of Software Engineering. Prior to the acquisition, he led a team of more than 50 technology professionals and helped build a loan origination system that supported more than $6 billion in monthly loan volume while enhancing the experience for both customers and employees.

He holds an MBA in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology and a Master of Computer Applications from Indira Gandhi National Open University. A recognized technology executive and AI leader, Deepak is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events focused on AI, innovation, and digital transformation in financial services. Most recently, he helped lead the Newrez technology team to finalist recognition in Gartner’s 2026 Eye on Innovation Awards for Banking and Investing, highlighting the team’s work developing innovative AI-powered solutions for the mortgage industry.